Iran’s snooker player Hossein Vafaei dreams of becoming world champion

TEHRAN – Iranian snooker player Hossein Vafaei stole the show in the 2019 Welsh Open and now the 24-year-old dreams of becoming a world champion.

20 countries to participate at Fajr Weightlifting Cup

TEHRAN - The fourth edition of the Fajr Weightlifting Cup will be held in Tehran, capital of Iran from March 1 to 5.

Imam Ali (AS)

Patience is two in kind: one against what you dislike, and the other before what you like and seems beautiful.  

By Jemma Buckley

Details of al-Jubeir's Mossad links exposed

Following remarks by Tzipi Livni, former Foreign Minister of Israel, rebuking Mossad for Adel al-Jubeir's dismissal, I became fascinated by the issue, which has been consuming much of my time over the past month.

By Sebastián Salgado

It was a revolution of faith  

CARACAS - There are very few reports on the Islamic Revolution in Iran in the Western media and what springs to mind is the movie Argo on the Iran hostage crisis in 1979.

By Salman Parviz

INSTEX: EU assumes Iranians walking on banana leafs

TEHRAN - After months of delay and despite the 2015 commitments of European leaders towards the Iran nuclear deal, the so-called E-3 (Germany, France and the UK) registered the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX). However, this special purpose vehicle (SPV) has no engine or driver and doesn’t conform with the trade and investment promises made in return for dramatic reduction in Iran’s nuclear program.

By Javad Heirannia

U.S. did not reach to its goal on Iran in Warsaw meeting: Robert Hunter

TEHRAN – Robert E. Hunter, the former U.S. ambassador to NATO, says INSTEX is a political signal to the Trump administration.

Sushma Swaraj makes Tehran stopover as Pakistan faces India-Iran anger over attacks on forces

NEW DELHI (news18.com) Iran and India delivered a stern message to Pakistan when External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj made a brief stopover in Iran on Saturday, days after both countries lost soldiers to attacks carried out by terrorists operating from Pakistani soil.

By Javad Heirannia

Warsaw meeting did not achieve its goal: Shireen Hunter

TEHRAN - Shireen Tahmaasb Hunter, a professor of political science at Georgetown University, tells the Tehran Times that “The Warsaw meeting did not achieve its goal.”

Children and cyberspace; how to deal with cyberbullying?

TEHRAN -- Do we have the power to cope with cyberspace? Many experts believe that the answer is negative. A number of children experts and professionals discussed the ways to use cyberspace as a capacity during a meeting on last Wednesday.

Iran seeking national brand for homegrown drones

TEHRAN – The Iranian Aviation Technology Development Headquarters is seeking a national brand for homegrown drones, the secretary of the headquarters Manouchehr Manteqi announced, IRNA reported on Saturday.

Tehran center to host workshop on cryptocurrency

TEHRAN – The Information Technology Cultural Center in Tehran hosts a workshop on cryptocurrency on Monday, Mehr reported on Saturday.

Jobs for digital marketing, startups up 46% in 2018: report

TEHRAN – The number of jobs created for digital marketing businesses and startups grow by 46 percent during 2018 in comparison to its preceding year, IRNA reported on Sunday.

By Payman Yazdani

U.S. will never tolerate independent countries: Adib-Moghaddam

TEHRAN - Commenting on the U.S. policy towards Venezuela, Professor Arshin Adib-Moghaddam says This has been the aim of successive U.S. governments to roll back the Boliviarian revolution that is the paradigm of independence for Latin America.

Iran to hold 3rd media literacy Olympiad

TEHRAN — The 3rd national media literacy Olympiad will be held in three phases during spring and summer, ISNA news agency reported on Sunday. 

Lake Urmia water increased by 810 million cubic meters 

TEHRAN — The volume of water in Lake Urmia, northwestern Iran, has increased by 810 million cubic meters compared to the same date last year, director general of West Azarbaijan regional water company has said. 

60,000 Tehrani teachers to join fire safety training course

TEHRAN – Some 60,000 teachers in Tehran will be provided with fire safety training course to promote proper safety procedures while on duty in the next Iranian calendar year (March 2019-March 2020), head of Tehran Fire Stations and Safety Services Organization affiliated to Tehran Municipality has said.

KRG vows to keep ties with Iran despite sanctions

TEHRAN –  The Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government  (KRG) is profoundly indebted to Iran’s support in the past, a Kurdish official has said, adding that the KRG is hopeful to partially make up for Tehran’s helps now that the U.S. has imposed unilateral sanctions against the country.

Majlis urges Pakistan’s ‘political will’ against terrorism

TEHRAN – The Majlis has urged Pakistan to show more political will in fighting terrorists that use the country’s soil to launch attacks inside Iran, IRNA reported.

Panahi appointed as acting head of Tax Administration

TEHRAN- Mohammad-Qasem Panahi was appointed as the acting head of Iran's National Tax Administration (INTA), Shada reported on Sunday.

500 kilometers of freeways to be inaugurated in a month

TEHRAN- About 500 kilometers of freeways will be inaugurated throughout Iran by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2019), Transport Minister Mohammad Eslami announced on Saturday, IRNA reported.

‘PMO determined to rely on domestic potentials’

TEHRAN- Regarding Iran’s need for quality and swift maritime and port services as well as improving the efficiency of such services, the country’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) is determined to utilize domestic potentials and capabilities in manufacturing equipment and providing related services, PMO Head Mohammad Rastad announced on the opening ceremony of the 26th Conference on Coordination of Iranian Maritime Organizations in Tehran.

IRGC hails attendance at funeral procession for terror victims

TEHRAN – In a Sunday message, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) lauded the nation for their strong participation at a burying ceremony for the victims of the terrorist attack.

Iran unveils new submarine armed with cruise missiles

TEHRAN – To boost the Islamic Republic’s defense power, President Hassan Rouhani unveiled on Sunday a new homegrown submarine armed with cruise missiles.

Foreign Minister Zarif says Israel is looking for war.

Zarif: Iran won’t forsake own security for Le Drian’s sake

TEHRAN – In a panel discussion on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Sunday, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said he cannot deprive his country of its defense capabilities just for the sake of his French counterpart, Jean-Yves Le Drian.

Rouhani: Iran seeking brotherly ties with neighbors

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday that Iran has never started a war in the region and seeks “brotherly ties” with neighboring countries.

Qatar thanks Iran for its supports

TEHRAN – Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has thanked Iran for supports during the blockade of the Arab country.

Intl. expo on renewables to kick off in Tehran on Thursday

TEHRAN- The 11th International Environment, Renewable Energy, Lighting & Energy Saving Exhibition is to be held at Tehran Permanent International Fairground on February 21-24, 2019, IRIB reported on Sunday.

Pakistan must account for Zahedan attack: Larijani

TEHRAN - Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said on Sunday that the Pakistani government should account for the Zahedan terrorist attack which left 27 military personnel killed.